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Ranking the best public universities—and more

U.S. News & World Report unveiled its 2026 Best Colleges Ranking at a time when higher ed faces federal scrutiny.

These top 50 small colleges stand out for their accessibility

Forbes' Top 50 Small Colleges are known for their focus on undergraduate education and students' access to their professors.

Is this the ‘only’ college ranking for the working-class student?

Washington Monthly doesn't rate what it believes most 'best-of' lists seek to reward: an institution's wealth, prestige and exclusivity.

These are 2025’s ‘best value’ colleges ranked

The Princeton Review this week released its ranking of the "Best Value Colleges for 2025," featuring private and public universities. 

10 best college towns: Pizza prices are a factor

The top college town in the U.S. boasts an exceptional economic environment and has the fifth-best annual job growth rate, according to a new study.

U.S. News rankings: These schools made big moves

U.S. News & World Report's latest college rankings are out and a handful of institutions rocketed up the charts thanks to a formula tilted more in favor of schools that succeed in enrolling and graduating students from all backgrounds. 

TGIF time-saver: All of the rankings are now rolling in

The things college leaders need to know about the week head include a round of bragging rights and a longer college football season with revenue sharing.

These are the 10 best community colleges nationwide

WalletHub's latest national ranking tells us which community colleges excel in quality and affordability.

Best medical schools: U.S. News unveils its 2024 list—without rank

Due to a decline in participation, this year's report doesn't include a ranking of each school. Instead, institutions have been grouped in "tiers."

Financial aid: How big is the support in your state?

Some states spend as little as $36 per undergraduate student on average, a new Scholaroo analysis suggests. How does your state support its students?